Gurgling noise when starting

Tiny
SAJJAD1977
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  • 2011 FORD FIESTA
  • 1.4L
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 72,000 MILES
When I start the car and especially when I rev the engine, I can hear a gurgling sound. Unsure what is causing this. The noise stops when I turn the engine off. I can hear it when I'm sitting inside the car. Any idea what's causing this and how to fix it?
Sunday, May 1st, 2022 AT 10:11 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the sound seems to come from under the dashboard, there is a chance it is low on engine coolant, and you are hearing the heater core fill with coolant.

What I suggest is to check the coolant level first. If it is full, let me know if this still happens if the AC is not being used.

I will watch for your reply. I attached the only picture I had of the coolant reservoir below. The pic shows the reservoir with a pressure tester attached to the top. Ignore the tester.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Sunday, May 1st, 2022 AT 9:03 PM

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